Monthly Archives: July 2012
Inquiry Untethered
Imagine a program where all learning is driven by inquiry, without the many constraints that we deal with, real or self-imposed. Inquiry can be untethered from the constraints of wired networks, school schedules, locations, access to resources, and available time. … Continue reading
Posted in Guided Inquiry, Information Ethics, Information Fluency, Library Virtual Spaces, Together for Learning
Tagged Carol Koechlin, Elaine MacKenzie, information fluency, knowledge-building centres, Learning Commons, virtual library
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Knowledge-Building Centres
Imagine students engaging in inquiry and research where learning is transparent, collaboration builds understanding, formative assessment is timely and useful, access to resources is personalized and scaffolded for success, and where students are truly engaged in deeper learning. I believe … Continue reading
Posted in Guided Inquiry, Information Fluency, Library Virtual Spaces
Tagged Carol Koechlin, critical thinking, David Loertscher, KBC, knowledge-building centres, virtual library
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